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  • 2009 Golf Trolley Guide

    Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 March 2009

    The latest power golf trolleys mix essentials like lightness and neat folding with clever luxuries such as remote control and GPS. Here’s your guide to nine of the best golf trolleys for 2009. POWAKADDY FREEWAY II Price: £449 (18-hole), £479 (36-hole), £699 (Lithium battery) Weight: 9kg Warranty: Two years Contact: www.powakaddy.co.uk    Read review STEWART F1 LITHIUM Price: £2,500 Weight: 12kg Warranty: Two years (battery one year)...

  • European Tour Star Bradley Dredge to Endorse ECCO Golf Shoes

    Written by TG Equipment Editor on Monday 23 March 2009

    Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO has announced the addition of European Tour star Bradley Dredge to the roster of elite staff players who prefer the quality, comfort, technology and style of its luxury market leading golf shoes. As part of this multi-year agreement, Dredge will wear ECCO’s distinctive Classic and World Class Collection of golf shoes during all on-course activities and appear...

  • New irons for Padraig Harrington

    Written by TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 18 March 2009

    With the Major championship season very much upon us, rumours are rife that three-time winner Padraig Harrington is testing out some new Wilson irons as he aims for his maiden Masters title next month at Augusta. The Irishman enjoyed a stellar year in 2008, defending his Open Championship crown at Royal Birkdale and capturing the US PGA in the process, and...

  • Norman signs for TaylorMade

    Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 31 March 2009

    With the Masters looming large, two-time Major champion Greg Norman has joined equipment giants TaylorMade as a staff player. The 54-year-old rolled back the years at last season’s Open Championship at Birkdale using a TaylorMade TP ball in the process and he will now add a full armoury of TaylorMade clubs to his arsenal. In preparation for Augusta, TaylorMade’s tech wizards have already...

  • 2009 Wedge Review Videos

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 15 May 2009

    With the golf season well and truly up and running, we’ve tested some of the latest wedges of 2009 in order to help get your short game firing on all cylinders. Over the next month we will be showing you what we think of some of the best wedges on the market. To view the wedge reviews just watch the videos below and as...

  • Cleveland CG12 wedge review video

    Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 21 May 2009

    It is now accepted that wedges are one of the most important scoring clubs in the bag and anyone serious about lowering their handicap must have an impressive wedge arsenal in the bag. But with so many out there how do you choose what’s right for you? It will come down to your own preference of course but to help you...

  • Cleveland Golf announce online wedge-fitting tool

    Written by TG Equipment writer on Wednesday 27 May 2009

    Cleveland Golf has developed a new online wedge fitting tool to give golfers a steer towards the perfect set of wedges to suit their game. More golfers are now realising the benefits a set of wedges brings to their game in the scoring zone but many will be baffled by the array of lofts and bounce available. Cleveland’s online fitting system is...

  • FootJoy delight at still being No1

    Written by TG equipment writer on Thursday 28 May 2009

    Leading golf shoe brand FootJoy has maintained its place as the number one selling shoe on the market in the first quarter of 2009. The brand, endorsed by leading players such as Padraig Harrington and Rory McIlroy, dominates brand share with more than 53 per cent of all shoes sold in the UK during the first quarter of 2009 being FootJoy. FootJoy’s...

  • Glenmuir’s ‘smart fabrics’ spearhead new Autumn/Winter ’09 designs

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment on Monday 18 May 2009

    Glenmuir has launched a 22-strong men’s performance collection for Autumn/Winter ’09 introducing two new fabrics. The new ThermoCool™ and CoolFlex® fabrics are at the heart of Glenmuir’s men’s performance shirts range including the new Performance Tech polo, long-sleeved Slaley and the short-sleeved version, Skibo. The Performance Tech polo uses ThermoCool™ which consists of a unique blend of hollow and solid fibres that...

  • Matt Briggs is ‘living the dream’ with Woodworm and Forgan of St Andrews

    Written by TG Equipment writer on Tuesday 26 May 2009

    Golf clothing brand Woodworm and historic clubmakers Forgan of St Andrews, have announced a sponsorship deal with “living the dream” golfer Matt Briggs. Briggs has just started his second year on the European Seniors Tour after giving up his job as an IT consultant to pursue his dream of becoming a professional golfer. In 2007, at the age of 49, Briggs became...

  • MD Golf Seve Icon Grind Wedge Review Video

    Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 12 May 2009

    If you are searching the market for a new specialist wedge to add to your golf bag and are confused by the vast selection on offer then you’ve come to the right place. In this exclusive MD Golf Seve Icon Grind review video Today’s Golfer Equipment Editor Jonathan Greathead and Instruction Editor Carly Cummins test this MD Golf Seve Grind Icon wedge. In summary...

  • TaylorMade Z-TP wedge video review

    Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 28 May 2009

    Do you lie awake at night wondering exactly how good the TaylorMade Z-TP wedge is? Well fret not, TG’s equipment editor Jonathan Greathead and instruction editor Carly Cummins have tested it for you and even made a video for you below. In fact, they’ve tested all the best wedges on the market to help you when it comes to updating your wedge...

  • Mizuno MX Series wedge video review

    Written by TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 28 May 2009

    If your in the market for a new set of wedges, should you consider the Mizuno MX Series? Well whatever the weather and blistered hands or no blistered hands, TG’s equipment editor Jonathan Greathead and instruction editor Carly Cummins have tested the best wedges on the market for your benefit. You can view the video below to see what they thought about...

  • Motocaddy say S3 is legal for competition play after disqualifications

    Written by TG equipment writer on Friday 29 May 2009

    Motocaddy has moved to set the record straight after confusion regarding use of its S3 digital powered trolley in competition play. In recent months a number of S3 owners have been disqualified or barred from playing in competitions because of the temperature settings on the trolley, which are banned under Rule 14-3, and distance measuring capability which is also banned, although...

  • New Ping Clothing

    Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 8 May 2009

    Ping Collection have launched a new polo shirt… called Elric! It’s part of the Ping’s Summer Collection for 2009 and features a funky diamond, stripe pattern. It is lightweight, quick-drying and crease-resistant, but also makes an instant impression on the course. Available in White (with Grass and Black) and Seafoam with (Black and White), Elric has a suggested retail price of £40/€64. There are...

  • New powakaddy white trolley

    Written by TG Editor on Sunday 3 May 2009

    Powakaddy has unveiled a new, striking colourscheme for its latest trolley. The firm launched the new model earlier this year, but have not brought out a white option. The state-of-the-art Freeway II boasts all the same features as the black version including the powerful, quiet motor, soft touch ergonomic hand grip, multi-function control pad and fully integrated LCD display. The white model...

  • New TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider Balero launched!

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Equipment Editor on Wednesday 13 May 2009

    The latest addition to TaylorMade Rossa Monza Spider range has arrived – in the form of the Balero! This large mallet combines the forgiveness and feel of the TaylorMade Monza Spider with a uniquely-shaped head that makes it easier to aim the face of the club correctly due to the innovative “ball-in-cup” feature in the back of the head. At address the image...

  • Ping Tour W Wedge Review Video

    Written by TG Equipment Editor on Friday 15 May 2009

    With racks and racks of sparkling new wedges to choose from it’s difficult to know what’s the best. Today’s Golfer Equipment Editor Jonathan Greathead and Instruction Editor Carly Cummins are here to help. Watch this equipment review video to see them discuss the pros and cons of one of the top-selling wedges on the market – the Ping Tour W wedge. Still uncertain?...

  • PowaKaddy and SkyCaddie team up to offer GPS holders

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment on Monday 18 May 2009

    Leading electric trolley manufacterer PowaKaddy has launched a specially designed GPS holder for its successful Freeway II. PowaKaddy has teamed up with SkyCaddie to design the holder, which allows golfers to mount the GPS on the trolley rather than keeping the device in the bag or in a pocket. The holder, with an RRP of £29.99, can be fitted to either the left...

  • Pringle Argyle Knitwear Still Core To 2009 Collections

    Written by Staff Writer on Wednesday 13 May 2009

    First made popular over 80 years ago by Pringle, one of the most famous brands in golf, the new range of Pringle clothing would not be complete without an Argyle knitwear collection. From lambswool to lightweight merino sweaters, and tank tops to cardigans, the Argyle check forms part of a sophisticated Pringle collection of technical sportswear for 2009. Designed for the fashion conscious...

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